Meat Inspector

**Job description**

“Exceptional job opportunity working in the meat industry located in Echuca, Victoria as a Meat Inspector (AAO)."

About you
- You must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work as part of a team.
- 2 years’ experience as an AAO or Meat Inspectors role within a red meat processing environment.
- Qualification in Cert.3 Or Cert.4 Meat Safety.
- Ovine experience is essential.
- Must pass a national police check.
- You have already had a Q Fever vaccination or are willing to participate in the vaccination process.
- Inspection of animal carcass and parts for the purpose of ensuring product is fit for human consumption.
- Identifying non-conforming carcass materials and disposing of them appropriately.
- Provide support for other team members.
- Completing any required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Committed, punctual and positive work attitude.

About the Role:

- Inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and providing advice to producers.
- Auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards.
- Testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
- Ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles.
- Advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
- Advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products
- Examining imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber, seeds and dried fruits, and making quarantine arrangements
- Patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
- Educating, advising and providing information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection
- May initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations.

Benefits & perks:

- Attractive Work-Life-Balance with convenient morning shifts
- Monday to Friday work
- Competitive rates
- Safe work environment
- Career progression with an opportunity to increase the hourly rate.
- Staff discount and onsite parking

Join our community and make a difference Hilal Meat Products company is more than just a company; we're a family built on shared values and a commitment to excellence. We believe in supporting local businesses and contributing to the Echuca community.

We are committed to attracting young talent and fostering their workplace skills.

About us:
Hilal Meat Products company is a family owned and operated Australian integrated supply chain in the food industry.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Echuca, VIC 3564: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Echuca, VIC 3564: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person